Biographical Sketch: Eva GERSON

Institution: International Foundation for Science (IFS)

Country: Other (non-African institution)

Ms Gerson is a former New Yorker now living in Sweden. She received her B.Sc. in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an MBA from New York University. Prior to moving to Sweden, Ms Gerson was Director of Finance at the New York Association for New Americans (NYANA) and Budget Director at the UJA-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York City. Ms Gerson has been the Head of Finance and Administration at IFS for twelve years. Ms Gerson is representing Dr Michael Stahl, Director of IFS who was unable to attend due to a conflict in his schedule.